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Lazarus and the Rich Man, c. 1550 (oil on canvas)
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Lazarus and the Rich Man, c. 1550 (oil on canvas)
5672961 Lazarus and the Rich Man, c.1550 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); 146 x 221 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Gospel according to St Luke, chapter 16 " There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich mans table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. However, when the two men died, Lazarus was welcomed into heaven, while the rich man was consigned to hell.); Italian, out of copyright
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16th Banquet Beggar Decadent Feast Feasting Gospels Jacopo Dal Ponte Lazarus Lesson Luke Mannerism Mannerist Moral Morality Parable Rich Rich Man Saint Luke Sixteenth Teaching
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Lazarus and the Rich Man" created by Jacopo da Ponte (Bassano) in 1550, tells a powerful biblical story. The scene depicts two contrasting figures: a wealthy man dressed in luxurious purple garments, surrounded by an opulent feast, and Lazarus, a poor beggar covered in sores lying at the rich man's gate. Based on the Gospel of St Luke (Chapter 16), this parable illustrates the stark contrast between wealth and poverty. While the rich man indulges himself daily with lavish food and drink, Lazarus yearns for even just a few crumbs from his table. In a poignant detail, dogs are seen licking Lazarus' wounds as he suffers silently. However, their fates take an unexpected turn after death. As depicted in this artwork, Lazarus is welcomed into heaven while the rich man is condemned to hell. This moral lesson reminds viewers of the importance of compassion and generosity towards those less fortunate. The painting showcases Bassano's mastery of composition and attention to detail within his distinct Venetian Mannerist style. With its vibrant colors and intricate brushwork, it transports us back to Renaissance Italy where religious themes were often explored through art. Now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA; this print serves as a reminder that material wealth holds no value when compared to acts of kindness towards others - an eternal message that still resonates today.
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